The topic of this course is the philosophical subfield known as phenomenology, or the study of that which appears to us as it appears to us, before theoretical description. The course begins with introductory readings from Plato and Descartes, who, according to Edmund Husserl, the founder of phenomenology, paved the way for his phenomenological method. After this introduction, the course examines Husserl's phenomenological method, his influences, and his legacy in twentieth century thought, including thinkers such as Franz Brentano, Martin Heidegger, Hans Georg Gadamer, Emmanuel Levinas, and Paul Ricoeur.
Distribution Area
Students entering prior to Fall 2024: Humanities (HU DIST)